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September 4, 2026
Support for LGBT Veterans Impacted by the Armed Forces Ban (27 July 1967–12 January 2000) *Applications close on 12 December 2026*
Restorative Measures for LGBT Veterans Affected by the Armed Forces Ban (1967–2000)
The Ministry of Defence is delivering restorative measures to LGBT veterans impacted by the historic ban on LGBT personnel serving in the Armed Forces.
Measures Available are:
• Non-Financial Restorative Measures: Includes letters of apology, replacement discharge papers, restoration of rank/commission, the Etherton Ribbon, and more.
• Financial Recognition Scheme - Dismissed or Discharged Payment of £50,000 for LGBT veterans who were dismissed or discharged solely due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Financial Recognition Scheme – impact Payment of up to £20,000 to eligible LGBT veterans to recognise the broader impacts of the Ban, assessed by an Independent Panel.
Further information about the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme, Non-Financial Restorative Measures, how to apply and support available can be found on the LGBT Veterans: support and next steps – GOV.UK page: LGBT veterans: support and next steps - GOV.UK
Financial Recognition Scheme payments are tax-free and will not affect means-tested benefits.
Eligible individuals must apply before both Schemes close at 23:59 on 12 December 2026
Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)
Click on poster above to enlarge.
|
Pick Up |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
Drop off only |
|
Pass Gate House for Security Clearance |
0930 |
1015 |
1110 |
1230 |
1325 |
1420 |
|
South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter) |
0935 |
1020 |
1115 |
1235 |
1330 |
1425 |
|
Gunville Down Road (either bus shelter) |
0940 |
1025 |
1120 |
1240 |
1335 |
1430 |
|
Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters] |
0945 |
1030 |
1125 |
1245 |
1340 |
1435 |
|
Black Lane |
0950 |
1035 |
1130 |
1250 |
1345 |
1440 |
|
Drop Off |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through) |
0955* |
1040* |
1135* |
1255* |
1350* |
- |
|
East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only] |
1000 |
1045 |
1140 |
1300 |
1355 |
- |
|
Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in) |
1005* |
1050 |
1145* |
1305 |
1400 |
- |
|
Return Journey |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in) |
- |
1055 |
1215 |
1310 |
1405 |
- |
|
The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only] |
- |
1100 |
1220 |
1315 |
1410 |
- |
|
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through) |
- |
1105 |
1225 |
1320 |
1415 |
- |
|
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*Drop-off by request |
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Pilot Funded by Dorset Council. Service operated by Dorset Community Transport.
If you need any further clarification, please email blandfordgar-bgsuwelfare@mod.gov.uk.
NOTE: Anyone travelling into town on final run (1330/1340/1345 Camp pick-ups) will need to make their own way back.
Dorset: Adult learning courses
For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/
For details of local courses and information see links below.
Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)
Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)
Link to courses in Blandford
Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester
Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)
Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses
Blandford: Garrison Thrift shop
September 3, 2026
Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire
Competitive hire rates - £35 per day. (£100 refundable deposit)
No mileage charges, Full fuel tank required on hand back
To book the minibus contact Bovington welfare office via email CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or telephone 01929 402239
The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.
Hire of the mini bus is for Bovington/Lulworth Garrison military personnel and MOD civil servants.
